Begin by setting a soup pot to medium heat, then add
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground sausage
Brown the sausage, then add
1 small yellow onion-diced
Cook until onion is translucent and fragrant
Once fully cooked, drain off the excess grease, return the pot to stove, add in
1 Tbsp. garlic-minced
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. hot sauce (optional)
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
Next, sprinkle in
3 Tbsp. flour
Stir in until the mixture is fully coated, then pour in
4 Cups chicken broth
1 Cup heavy cream
Stir constantly and bring to a boil, being careful not to scorch the soup
Add in
(1) 12 oz. package fresh cheese tortellini
2 Cups chopped kale or spinach
Reduce to a simmer, cover and allow to cook for roughly 5 minutes